The Magic of Motown has resonated across the ages, a celebration of the sound of young America … and it’s coming to Reading in January 2025.
The evening of music has been performed for 20 years and has made The Hexagon one of its annual stopping points, so it’s no surprise that the show will be returning here to start the new year in style.
Organisers say it is the biggest Motown party of the year, with guests going loco down in Acapulco as a talented team of performing take you back down memory lane with all the Motown classics from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Stevie Wonder, The Temptations, The Supremes, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Jackson 5, and Smokey Robinson.
They add: “Come celebrate our brand-new show for 2024 as we Reach Out and show you there ain’t no mountain high enough with the biggest Motown party of the year.
“Get ready for all the hits, glittering costumes, dazzling dance routines and outstanding musicianship in this breath-taking live concert spectacular.”
What is Motown?
The Motown sound refers to the distinctive style of music developed by Motown Records, a record label founded in 1959 by Berry Gordy Jr. in Detroit, Michigan.
It became one of the most influential styles in the development of soul, R&B, and pop music during the 1960s and beyond.
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Rooted in soul music, it has catchy, danceable beats, and manages to bridge the gap between R&B and pop.
What types of hits were the Motown sound?
Motown launched and defined the careers of many legendary artists, and their music helped popularize the Motown sound.
Some big names include:
- The Supremes: Known for iconic hits like You Can’t Hurry Love and Stop! In the Name of Love.
- Stevie Wonder: A multi-talented singer-songwriter and instrumentalist who brought a funkier, experimental edge to Motown.
- Marvin Gaye: One of the most iconic voices in Motown, with hits like Sexual Healing and What’s Going On.
- The Temptations: Famous for their smooth choreography and hits like My Girl.
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles: Smokey’s smooth vocals and songwriting contributed heavily to the Motown catalogue.
- The Four Tops: Known for their classic hit Reach Out I’ll Be There.
The set list for the 2025 Magic of Motown show may include some of these songs.
How do I get tickets for The Magic of Motown?
The show is coming to The Hexagon in Reading on Thursday, January 16, 2025.
It starts at 7.30pm, and tickets are now on sale.
They cost £32.50 each, and can be bought from the Reading Arts box office, by calling 0118 960 6060, or logging on to: https://whatsonreading.com/venues/hexagon/whats-on/magic-motown-1
This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows.
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